WOW, an EXACT MATCH for Spencer 1860, Serial Number 25146 !!!

[ByeByeGuy]

Hi Folks,

I'm new to your forum and got interested in Spencers after my Grandfather past and I received a Spencer Carbine. (the toy my aunts and uncle played with) I would like to restore it so as to be able to fire it once again. I have read some of the post and found parts sources but additional info would be appreciated.

I believe this carbine to be a Model 1860 but all I can read :

SPENCER REPEATING-
RIFLE CO. BOSTON MASS-
PAT'D MARCx xx xxx0

I assume since I can clearly see a zero at the end it must be a 1860. I also found the SN 25146 as shown in another post.

Thanks for any help in advance.
ByeByeGuy

[Two Flints]

Hi ByeByeGuy,

I'm sure SSS members will post their information regarding your Spencer serial #25146.  Give them a chance.

I just a had quick "look see" in my SRS books, and found YOUR EXACT serial # listed
According to my SRS book, your Spencer Carbine was issued to a member of Company I, 19th New York Volunteer Cavalry on or about October 1864.  

This is only the 2nd or 3rd time I have found an exact serial # match in the 6 years I have been looking through my SRS books for SSS members and guests

Two Flints

[JimBob]

WOW Good hit on that one.If you wish to research the unit here's a little information from Dyer's Compendium:

Organized at Portage,N.Y. as the 130th Infantry and mustered in Sept.2,1862.

Designation of Regiment changed to 19th Cavalry Aug.11,1863 and to 1st Dragoons Sept.10,1863.

A very active unit throughout it's service.It was present at Appomatox Court house when Lee surrendered and participated in the Grand Review in Washington May 23,1865.Mustered out June 30,1865.

[ByeByeGuy]

WOW! Thanks guys. I will have some pics of this carbine when I get a chance. Interesting to me are the letters C N (the N carved in reverse) on the stock. It looks, from the patina, as though they have been on the stock a long time.

Thanks again, ByeByeGuy